1
as in struggled
to devote serious and sustained effort
everyone really hustled to get the project finished on schedule
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as in hurried
to proceed or move quickly
we'd better hustle, or we'll miss the train
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as in squeezed
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
a swindler who hustled cashiers by getting them all confused while they were making change
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Recent Examples of hustled
All that was between him and a defender was Stafford, who hustled to get into position before offering a chicken wing of a block.
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Nate Atkins, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
But Boberg, a freshman defender, hustled to the goal line to block the attempt.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Inside the final 51 seconds of regulation, Durham flung a pass to Proctor, who hustled all the way into the end zone to complete the 60-yard touchdown pass.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
First, Viktor Arvidsson hustled down low to get a puck and dish it out front to Casey Mittelstadt.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Without any additional hesitation, McMillian hustled over to the white backdrop to pose alongside Curry.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Farnaz Farjam, one of the show’s executive producers, told Deadline that the production hustled to find a way to capture all three elements.
—Peter White, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
The band hustled to build their social-media accounts, play shows, and produce a new EP.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
Many people hustled onto Sanchez’s front walk, sheltering in his doorway.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Nate Atkins, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
But Boberg, a freshman defender, hustled to the goal line to block the attempt.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Inside the final 51 seconds of regulation, Durham flung a pass to Proctor, who hustled all the way into the end zone to complete the 60-yard touchdown pass.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
First, Viktor Arvidsson hustled down low to get a puck and dish it out front to Casey Mittelstadt.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Without any additional hesitation, McMillian hustled over to the white backdrop to pose alongside Curry.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Farnaz Farjam, one of the show’s executive producers, told Deadline that the production hustled to find a way to capture all three elements.
—Peter White, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
The band hustled to build their social-media accounts, play shows, and produce a new EP.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
Many people hustled onto Sanchez’s front walk, sheltering in his doorway.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hustled
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Her sister struggled for years with substance use, leading their mother to assume custody of her sister's two children.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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After an effort to create a Falls of the Ohio national park fell short in 1967, Kentucky and Indiana officials struggled to stop the falls from becoming a garbage dump.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Oct. 2025
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As rain pattered against windows, and trees lining the streets swayed, flurries of urgent texts began ricocheting from one end of the neighborhood to the other, and panic set in as some residents put on their shoes and hurried out the door.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte, which has rarely utilized tempo this season, hurried to the line, and Loftis fired a ball between two wideouts, both running curls.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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But there's also concern that these programs, some funded by private donations and not used to such demand, will be financially squeezed.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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George Matysik, executive director of Share Food Program, a Philadelphia food bank, told USA TODAY that food banks are already squeezed by federal funding cuts.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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That means that while some other federal workers have labored without pay for a month, CJA panel attorneys such as Foster and Binninger have worked without pay since before July 3, when the CJA funding officially expired.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Betsy’s love labored between two living losses.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The pair then broke into two high-security display cases, snatched various pieces of crown jewels on display, and scurried back down the ladder and escaped.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Then, Olivia scurried off into an enclave off the side stage as Dylan and Daniella punched up into a high-octane, athletic routine.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At times, Gerber has even worn pieces plucked directly from Crawford’s wardrobe.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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Raped with a statue of Jesus plucked from a mantle.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Companies themselves worked with everything from 0 to 80 per cent; Microsoft’s hypothetical decarbonization pathway appeared to count on close to 50.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Throughout her campaign, Sherrill worked assiduously to link Ciattarelli to the sitting President.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The video, which was sped up, showed both Archie and Lilibet in the background playing.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
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Once enough cars have sped over these fissures, chunks begin breaking off to create those infamous potholes that pop tires and ruin shocks.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Hustled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hustled. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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